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dave65  
#1 Posted : 28 January 2013 19:48:39(UTC)
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dave65

hi all
i have just committed myself to NEBOSH courses NGC1, NCC1 and NCC2. i am hoping to move into the h&s career area and would be grateful of any help and advice on the best ways to get employment within this area. i understand that a lot will depend on my past experience etc but any help would be appreciated
dave
paul reynolds  
#2 Posted : 28 January 2013 20:06:45(UTC)
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paul reynolds

Dave65

Unfortunately this is not the best time to enter the world of H&S but to add to your post it sometimes requires you to in the right place at the right time. Also target the field that your past experience is in so then you can offer both experience and the added of holding the NEBOSH
Don't give up and just keeping trying, best of luck

PaulR
dave65  
#3 Posted : 28 January 2013 20:11:36(UTC)
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dave65

thanks paul .. thats my plan so heading the right way .. all the best
dave
f10safe  
#4 Posted : 29 January 2013 04:00:00(UTC)
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f10safe

You should try and work free to see if an employer can give you experience.

This has worked in the past. You gain a level of experience of what the job actually entails.

There is so many people looking at present and it is a hard market.

You need to push the boat out a little extra than everyone else. This will allow you to potentially get experience in different sectors and areas.
Kate  
#5 Posted : 29 January 2013 09:11:26(UTC)
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Kate

Another way in is to get the kind of work that you do already have experience in, and find ways to get involved in safety through that. Safety advisers are usually very very happy when a colleague wants to participate in risk assessments and help with projects and will do everything to encourage you.
dave65  
#6 Posted : 30 January 2013 06:36:53(UTC)
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dave65

thanks all
some good suggestions,,, heres hoping i doing the right thing lol
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